News In Pics: What happened on January 20

Bangalore, Jan 20: Hundreds of protesters on Sunday clashed with riot police in the center of the Ukrainian capital, Keiv after the passage of harsh anti-protest legislation last week seen as part of attempts to quash anti-government demonstrations.

The violent scenes further escalated this ex-Soviet republic's political crisis and showed a rift among opposition leaders, one of whom fought bravely to stop the violence, while others condemned the events from afar.

Meanwhile, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up not far from Pakistan's military headquarters on Monday, killing nine people a day after a militants bombing inside an army compound in the northwest of the country, officials and militants said.

In New Delhi

A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits submits a memorandum to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on January 19. Photo courtesy- IANS

In Norway

A view of the houses destroyed by fire in the village of Laerdal, Norway . Officials say a large fire has blazed through a historical village famous for its well-preserved wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, destroying at least 23 buildings.

In Rawalpindi

Pakistani security officials examine the site of a suicide bombing in Rawalpindi .

In Jaipur

People line-up with their cars as they participate in a `Vintage Car Rally` in Jaipur . Photo courtesy- IANS

In Rome

Pope Francis kisses a baby during his visit at the Sacro Cuore church in Rome .

In Gaza

Palestinians spend their time at the Gaza port at sunset in Gaza City.

In Kolkata

A child carries a flag reading `Goodbye Polio` during Pulse Polio Day in Kolkata . India was declared polio-free nation for the third consecutive year. Photo courtesy- IANS